Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 34 | 26 | 35 | 126 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Nets 126-122. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.