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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
94
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Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 30 19 21 24 94
Sacramento KingsKings 27 29 20 28 104

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Wizards 104-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.