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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 33 34 23 121
Chicago BullsBulls 33 32 21 20 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets handled the Bulls 121-106. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.