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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
89
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 24 28 28 29 109
Houston RocketsRockets 29 27 12 21 89

After Action Report

The Bulls blew the doors off the Rockets 109-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.