Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 34 | 22 | 36 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls held off the Rockets 122-116. Bulls' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.