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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 36 30 23 35 124
Chicago BullsBulls 33 29 29 28 119

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Rockets snuck past the Bulls 124-119. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.