Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 21 | 15 | 34 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Wizards took care of the Bulls 106-95. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.