Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 39 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 36 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Bulls 133-117. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.