Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the 76ers 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.