Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 91 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 36 | 31 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Rockets 126-91. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.