Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Bulls 140-119. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.