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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 23 28 39 19 109
Houston RocketsRockets 23 28 28 16 95

After Action Report

The 76ers handled the Rockets 109-95. Every possession went the 76ers way. 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.