Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
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.