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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 31 17 20 99
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 31 23 21 104

After Action Report

The 76ers survived the Rockets 104-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.