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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
away
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Washington WizardsWizards
71
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 31 24 23 20 98
Washington WizardsWizards 11 26 16 18 71

After Action Report

The Bobcats rolled past the Wizards 98-71. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.