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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 24 24 17 32 97
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 17 25 25 27 94

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the 76ers 97-94. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · 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.