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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 6 | 129 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 33 | 26 | 38 | 12 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Rockets 135-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.