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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
91
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 19 20 24 91
Houston RocketsRockets 35 30 36 25 126

After Action Report

The Rockets ran roughshod over the Bulls 126-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.