Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 37 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the 76ers 106-105. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's 76ers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.