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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
140
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Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 39 43 27 31 140
New York KnicksKnicks 25 19 38 20 102

After Action Report

In New York, the Wizards buried the Knicks 140-102. Wizards' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.