Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 25 | 35 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Bulls 116-87. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.