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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
112
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 33 31 29 19 112
Washington WizardsWizards 28 27 31 32 118

After Action Report

The Wizards fended off the Grizzlies 118-112. Wizards' offense had its way with the Grizzlies. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.