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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
120
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 34 30 31 25 120
Washington WizardsWizards 38 28 33 26 125

After Action Report

The Wizards survived the Grizzlies 125-120. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.