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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 34 30 28 23 115
Washington WizardsWizards 26 27 30 37 120

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the 76ers 120-115. Wizards torched the 76ers on the offensive end. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.