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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 27 18 39 18 127
Houston RocketsRockets 33 26 25 25 9 118

After Action Report

In Houston, the Bulls edged the Rockets 127-118 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.