Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 123 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the 76ers 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.