Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 26 | 37 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Wizards 114-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.