Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 20 | 29 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Knicks 98-94. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.