Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 88 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards held off the Rockets 96-88. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.