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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 30 37 33 23 123
Chicago BullsBulls 30 25 26 36 117

After Action Report

The Raptors held off the Bulls 123-117. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.