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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 24 36 19 105
Houston RocketsRockets 38 28 28 30 124

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the Bulls 124-105. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.