Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Bulls handled the Rockets 114-99. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.