Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Wizards 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.