Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 42 | 32 | 23 | 35 | 132 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the 76ers 132-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.