Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bulls pulled away from the Wizards 112-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.