Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 35 | 24 | 124 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 26 | 28 | 14 | 95 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets blew the doors off the Wizards 124-95. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.