Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Knicks 116-115. Wizards torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.