Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 21 | 33 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Wizards 117-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.