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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 30 35 30 29 124
Chicago BullsBulls 18 28 31 37 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Bulls 124-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.