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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 34 31 30 30 125
Miami HeatHeat 30 29 36 28 123

After Action Report

The Bulls survived the Heat 125-123. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.