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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 23 39 34 24 120
Houston RocketsRockets 31 32 23 30 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Rockets 120-116. Wizards' offense had its way with the Rockets. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.