Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Spurs 115-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.