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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
111
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 37 29 23 22 111
Washington WizardsWizards 23 35 30 28 116

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards survived the 76ers 116-111. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.