Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Rockets 124-120. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.