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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 21 33 22 105
Washington WizardsWizards 21 44 35 25 125

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards demolished the Kings 125-105. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.