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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 22 24 41 116
Houston RocketsRockets 31 30 19 26 106

After Action Report

The Bulls downed the Rockets 116-106. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.