Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 118 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Bulls 118-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.