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