Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 26 | 32 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Raptors took care of the Bulls 112-99. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.