Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Rockets squeaked past the Wizards 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.