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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 28 27 23 31 109
Houston RocketsRockets 34 31 33 33 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Wizards 131-109. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.