Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 105 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Rockets survived the 76ers 105-104. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.