Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Wizards 124-123. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.