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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 35 32 30 30 127
Houston RocketsRockets 35 25 36 28 124

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the Rockets 127-124. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.