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Tue Feb 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 26 19 31 101
Chicago BullsBulls 32 32 30 32 126

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls demolished the Heat 126-101. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.