Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 94 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Bulls 94-86. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.