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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 23 31 30 30 114
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 28 23 28 32 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls survived the Raptors 114-111. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.