Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 17 | 34 | 23 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Hawks 103-98. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.