Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Rockets 128-119. Wizards' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.