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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 29 28 32 124
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 27 33 33 121

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the 76ers 124-121. The tempo dragged the 76ers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.