Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Spurs 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.