Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Bulls blew the doors off the Timberwolves 119-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.