Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Bulls squeaked past the Rockets 119-118. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.