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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
125
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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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.