Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 21 | 33 | 20 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Clippers 106-97. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.