Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 39 | 40 | 16 | 115 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 36 | 15 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the 76ers 115-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.