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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 25 31 27 29 112
Houston RocketsRockets 37 34 28 27 126

After Action Report

The Rockets outlasted the 76ers 126-112. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.