Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Kings 114-112. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.