Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Rockets 121-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.