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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 21 28 27 31 107
Houston RocketsRockets 25 33 27 27 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the 76ers 112-107. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.