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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
131
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 28 22 34 117
Chicago BullsBulls 30 35 34 32 131

After Action Report

The Bulls pulled away from the Rockets 131-117. Bulls torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.