Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 108 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The 76ers outlasted the Rockets 121-108. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.