Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 31 | 26 | 39 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 26 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Wizards outlasted the Knicks 124-116. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. 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 · 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.