Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 101 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 32 | 34 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls downed the Hornets 111-101. Bulls torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.