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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
139
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
134
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 28 29 37 16 139
Houston RocketsRockets 30 33 27 33 11 134

After Action Report

The 76ers survived the Rockets 139-134 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.