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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 24 28 27 104
Houston RocketsRockets 30 26 22 31 109

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Bulls 109-104. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.