Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 112 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers edged the Rockets 119-112. 76ers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.