Fri Oct 22, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Chicago BullsBulls
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 11 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Bulls 135-131 in overtime. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.