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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
130
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Chemistry Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 32 31 30 24 13 130
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 33 25 30 9 126

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls squeaked past the 76ers 130-126 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.