Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 18 | 30 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Wizards 120-98. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.