Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Bulls 130-98. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.