Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Rockets squeaked past the Bulls 129-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.