Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 36 | 39 | 25 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Bulls 135-126. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.