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.