Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 128 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Bulls 128-125. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.