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nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
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Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Wizards 113-103. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.