Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 89 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 16 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Rockets 108-89. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.