The Rockets built up a 21 point lead in this game, but barely held on for the win.  The Rockets pounded the Bulls on the boards, out-rebounding them 48-35.  T-Mac had a good game with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.  Yao was solid last night with 20 points & 12 rebounds.  Rafer Alston pitched in with 19 points & 4 assists.  Luther Head (13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists) and Scott Padgett (11 points & 6 rebounds) were huge off the bench for the Rockets.

This was a hard fought victory for the Rockets who improved to 6-3 on the season.