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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 30 27 38 27 122
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 30 32 25 115

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the 76ers 122-115. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.