Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Wizards outlasted the Knicks 110-94. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. Whispers of a Knicks locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.