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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
95
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 14 34 27 31 106
Washington WizardsWizards 22 12 30 31 95

After Action Report

The Bobcats shocked the Wizards 106-95. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Bobcats lately; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · 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.
  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.