Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Bulls 121-117. Rockets torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.