Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Bulls 111-87. Rockets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.