Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 14 | 32 | 14 | 80 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Nets 96-80. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.