Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 23 | 35 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Rockets 119-117. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · 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.