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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
109
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 23 25 36 18 102
Washington WizardsWizards 25 22 27 35 109

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Bulls 109-102. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.