Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Rockets squeaked past the Wizards 104-102. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.