Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 41 | 20 | 31 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Bulls 120-118. Wizards' positional fit overwhelmed the Bulls rotation. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.