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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 22 23 17 89
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 19 23 16 41 99

After Action Report

The 76ers handled the Rockets 99-89. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. The 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.