Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 85 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 7 | 22 | 30 | 92 |
After Action Report
The 76ers fended off the Rockets 92-85. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.