Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 107 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 27 | 35 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Rockets 112-107. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.