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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 19 29 28 33 109
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 24 21 25 27 97

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the Rockets downed the 76ers 109-97. Rockets torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.