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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 23 21 24 30 98
Washington WizardsWizards 17 27 30 23 97

After Action Report

In Washington, the 76ers squeaked past the Wizards 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.