Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 79 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 17 | 36 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Rockets 106-79. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.