Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 79 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Rockets 112-79. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.