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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
121
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 27 20 28 34 109
Sacramento KingsKings 29 28 31 33 121

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Wizards 121-109. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.