Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 36 | 27 | 44 | 134 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Rockets downed the Wizards 134-124. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.