Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Wizards survived the Rockets 96-92. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.