Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Rockets 120-117. Wizards torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.