Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
84
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 84 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 38 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Wizards 116-84. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.