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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 25 32 23 29 109
Utah JazzJazz 35 29 18 23 105

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Jazz 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.