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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 35 23 32 119
Washington WizardsWizards 28 49 21 33 131

After Action Report

The Wizards pulled away from the Warriors 131-119. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.