Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
135
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 34 | 34 | 39 | 135 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 39 | 31 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Heat 135-132. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.