Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Wizards 123-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.