Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the 76ers 102-94. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.