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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
126
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 40 35 34 27 136
Chicago BullsBulls 37 35 23 31 126

After Action Report

The Rockets took care of the Bulls 136-126. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.