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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 31 33 27 112
Washington WizardsWizards 29 31 29 27 116

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Kings 116-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.