Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 28 | 15 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Rockets 108-87. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.