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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 32 35 19 32 118
Utah JazzJazz 29 37 25 24 115

After Action Report

In Utah, the Wizards squeaked past the Jazz 118-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · 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.