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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 23 31 27 32 11 124
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 25 25 30 33 16 129

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Rockets 129-124 in overtime. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.