Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 19 | 31 | 33 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Bulls 116-109. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · 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.