Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Bulls 97-89. Rockets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.