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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 30 20 37 28 14 129
Miami HeatHeat 30 27 29 29 8 123

After Action Report

The Bulls held off the Heat 129-123 in overtime. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.