Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 25 | 37 | 35 | 133 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Wizards 133-87. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.