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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 26 23 37 111
Houston RocketsRockets 31 30 27 27 115

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Bulls 115-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.