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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 26 29 28 109
Chicago BullsBulls 24 30 24 20 98

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Rockets handled the Bulls 109-98. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.