Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 39 | 27 | 32 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers held off the Wizards 125-118. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.