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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
87
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 22 35 30 28 115
New York KnicksKnicks 26 20 19 22 87

After Action Report

In New York, the Wizards buried the Knicks 115-87. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.