Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 22 | 40 | 20 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 33 | 37 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Bulls fended off the Hawks 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.