Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 15 | 20 | 33 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 14 | 16 | 26 | 38 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Bulls 98-94. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.