Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 34 | 23 | 36 | 9 | 134 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 41 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 13 | 138 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Rockets 138-134 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.