Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 23 | 33 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Rockets 108-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.