Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 30 | 32 | 17 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Knicks 113-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.