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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 31 28 26 31 116
Washington WizardsWizards 27 31 26 29 113

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Wizards 116-113. 76ers torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

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