Knicks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 32 27 24 31 114
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 29 24 30 112

After Action Report

The Bulls survived the Hornets 114-112. Bulls torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.