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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
122
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Chemistry Hot

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.