Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Wizards 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets are in a full-on tailspin; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.