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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 30 25 18 101
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 20 29 17 96

After Action Report

The Bulls squeaked past the Hawks 101-96. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Hawks · 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.