Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
135
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Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
132
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 135 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Bulls snuck past the Heat 135-132. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.