Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
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Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards fended off the Rockets 126-120. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.