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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 19 29 24 96
Washington WizardsWizards 30 27 26 26 109

After Action Report

The Wizards handled the Kings 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

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.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.