Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Rockets 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.