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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 21 24 32 27 104
Houston RocketsRockets 27 35 33 29 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets blew the doors off the Bulls 124-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.