Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 24 | 25 | 38 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bulls snuck past the Rockets 113-111. Bulls torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.