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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
129
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
97
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 40 23 34 32 129
New Jersey NetsNets 18 18 32 29 97

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Bulls buried the Nets 129-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Bulls. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.