Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
132
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls demolished the Rockets 132-112. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.