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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 31 32 14 32 109
New York KnicksKnicks 26 36 22 18 102

After Action Report

The Wizards held off the Knicks 109-102. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.