Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 34 | 20 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Magic 116-115. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.