Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
144
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 41 | 24 | 40 | 39 | 144 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 45 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Wizards 145-144. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.