Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 19 | 30 | 34 | 107 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Rockets 118-107. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.