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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 20 30 22 24 96
Washington WizardsWizards 23 32 31 32 118

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards buried the Grizzlies 118-96. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Grizzlies' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

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.
  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.