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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 30 27 31 117
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 35 30 28 22 115

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Wizards survived the Bobcats 117-115. Wizards torched the Bobcats on the offensive end. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.