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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
74
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 32 20 21 103
Chicago BullsBulls 21 23 17 13 74

After Action Report

The Hawks ran roughshod over the Bulls 103-74. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.