Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 36 | 24 | 35 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets took care of the Wizards 126-108. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.