Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Bulls 114-111. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.