Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 10 | 29 | 86 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 31 | 21 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The 76ers buried the Rockets 112-86. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers; the 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.