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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
89
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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.