Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Bulls 96-86. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks steamroller is in full effect right now; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.