Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Bulls 122-114. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.