Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 36 | 22 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the 76ers 119-111. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.