Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 41 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Rockets snuck past the 76ers 116-112. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.