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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
141
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 28 28 36 26 118
Houston RocketsRockets 33 32 39 37 141

After Action Report

The Rockets ran roughshod over the Wizards 141-118. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.