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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
116
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 29 30 31 26 116
Washington WizardsWizards 24 31 33 31 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Jazz 119-116. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.