Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 89 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 23 | 39 | 13 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks pulled away from the Bulls 102-89. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.