Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
70
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 70 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers rolled past the Rockets 102-70. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.