Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 22 | 38 | 26 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Bulls survived the Hornets 119-118. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.