Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 21 | 33 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the Bulls 111-105. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.