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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 25 32 25 30 11 123
Chicago BullsBulls 32 25 30 25 12 124

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Rockets 124-123 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; Bulls' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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 · 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.