Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Wizards 120-112. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.