Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards held off the Rockets 126-118. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.