Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Bulls 119-116. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.