Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 12 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Rockets 129-128 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.