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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 34 34 32 35 135
Washington WizardsWizards 33 27 28 39 127

After Action Report

The Bulls fended off the Wizards 135-127. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.