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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 37 20 31 28 116
Washington WizardsWizards 16 27 31 22 96

After Action Report

The Rockets demolished the Wizards 116-96. Rockets torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Wizards locker-room rift aren't helping. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.