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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 34 24 24 15 123
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 19 35 26 13 121

After Action Report

The Rockets survived the 76ers 123-121 in overtime. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.