Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 26 | 40 | 129 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 13 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the 76ers 129-84. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.