Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 18 | 38 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Wizards 130-115. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.