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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
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Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 22 27 23 27 99
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 25 20 29 104

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Bulls 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.