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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 31 31 29 117
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 27 29 112

After Action Report

In Houston, the 76ers squeaked past the Rockets 117-112. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 76ers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.