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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
117
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
120
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 23 35 27 117
Washington WizardsWizards 26 35 34 25 120

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the Jazz 120-117. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.