Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 108 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 27 | 44 | 19 | 114 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Rockets 114-108. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.