Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 41 | 18 | 123 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 32 | 25 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers survived the Rockets 128-123. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.