Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 34 | 24 | 31 | 120 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 38 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers outlasted the Rockets 127-120. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.