This was a disturbing win for the Rockets.  They played great defense, holding the Wizards to 33.3% shooting from the floor.  The Rockets also out-rebounded them 57-44, but yet only won by 4 points.  Go Figure!

Yao was dominant against the Wiz with 25 points and 14 rebounds.  T-Mac had a solid all-around game with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists.  Rafer Alston (12 points, 4 rebounds), Luther Head (12 points, 5 rebounds) and rookie Vassilis Spanoulis (10 points) all pitched in on offense.

The Rockets improve to 8-4 on the season.