Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 85 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers stunned the Rockets 112-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.