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