Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 16 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets upended the 76ers 95-94. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.