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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 34 31 26 39 130
Chicago BullsBulls 31 31 29 35 126

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Wizards squeaked past the Bulls 130-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.