Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 15 | 37 | 39 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Bulls downed the Rockets 110-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.