Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 112 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The 76ers handled the Rockets 123-112. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.