Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 130 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 9 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Bulls 130-125 in overtime. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.