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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.