Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 33 | 28 | 35 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Wizards blew the doors off the Rockets 131-109. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.