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.