Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Bulls snuck past the Rockets 103-102. Every possession went the Bulls way. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.