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