Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 37 | 24 | 125 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the 76ers 125-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.