Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 18 | 35 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 20 | 31 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards upended the Rockets 119-115. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.