Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 40 | 22 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Bulls 113-111. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.