Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 27 | 37 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Bulls 111-109. Rockets' offense had its way with the Bulls. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.