Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 34 | 39 | 35 | 135 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 33 | 22 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Wizards 135-115. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.