Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
129
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
145
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 25 | 36 | 30 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Bulls 145-129. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.