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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 30 27 45 33 135
Chicago BullsBulls 23 19 22 23 87

After Action Report

The Hornets ran roughshod over the Bulls 135-87. Hornets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

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.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.