Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 37 | 38 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Bulls 135-113. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.