Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Rockets 97-87. Wizards' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.