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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 34 29 29 40 132
Chicago BullsBulls 38 30 24 20 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards blew the doors off the Bulls 132-112. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.