Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 33 | 35 | 20 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 29 | 36 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Rockets 127-126. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.