Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 22 | 38 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 32 | 25 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Wizards 119-99. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.