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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 25 37 27 30 119
Chicago BullsBulls 35 20 31 26 112

After Action Report

The Bobcats knocked off the Bulls 119-112. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.