Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 123 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 19 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the 76ers 123-107. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. 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 · 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 · 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.