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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 33 23 15 32 103
Chicago BullsBulls 25 25 24 23 97

After Action Report

The Wizards held off the Bulls 103-97. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Wizards lately; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.