Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 37 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Bulls held off the Hawks 126-118. Bulls torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.