Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Rockets 133-123. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.