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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 31 34 31 121
Washington WizardsWizards 38 26 29 30 123

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Bulls 123-121. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.