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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
132
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 27 31 31 117
Atlanta HawksHawks 40 32 30 30 132

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Bulls 132-117. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.