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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 28 27 28 27 12 122
Houston RocketsRockets 36 23 29 22 13 123

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets survived the Bulls 123-122 in overtime. Rockets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.