Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 107 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls edged the Rockets 116-107. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.