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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 33 26 27 32 118
New Jersey NetsNets 26 37 26 28 117

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls snuck past the Nets 118-117. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.