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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 31 31 29 117
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 32 31 33 123

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Bulls 123-117. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.