Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 97 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors held off the Wizards 106-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.