Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 105 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Rockets held off the 76ers 105-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.