Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
143
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
146
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 143 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 39 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 146 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Wizards 146-143 in double overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.