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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
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Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 21 27 22 99
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 31 17 29 100

After Action Report

The Spurs squeaked past the Wizards 100-99. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.