Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
135
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Rockets 135-123. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.