Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 110 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 27 | 27 | 37 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards held off the Rockets 116-110. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.