Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 112 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 34 | 20 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Grizzlies 112-110. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Grizzlies' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Grizzlies · 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.