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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
100
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 21 31 26 103
Miami HeatHeat 27 26 24 23 100

After Action Report

The Bulls survived the Heat 103-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.