Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 26 | 27 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the 76ers 127-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.