Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 30 | 42 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Rockets 125-121. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.