Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Knicks 114-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.