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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 33 35 31 34 133
Miami HeatHeat 27 25 28 28 108

After Action Report

In Miami, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Heat 133-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

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