Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 17 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Wizards outlasted the Kings 118-111. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.