Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Bulls 120-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.