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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 34 31 23 23 111
Houston RocketsRockets 29 24 33 23 109

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Rockets 111-109. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.