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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 27 27 28 113
Washington WizardsWizards 36 24 39 26 125

After Action Report

The Wizards shocked the Kings 125-113. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.