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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
101
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 24 25 24 99
Washington WizardsWizards 28 27 24 22 101

After Action Report

The Wizards survived the 76ers 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.