Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 34 | 25 | 15 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Hornets 112-109. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. 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 · 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.