Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 14 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Rockets 99-80. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.