Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Bulls squeaked past the Rockets 118-114. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.