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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 24 32 30 31 117
New Jersey NetsNets 25 34 30 25 114

After Action Report

The Bulls snuck past the Nets 117-114. Bulls torched the Nets on the offensive end. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.