Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 27 | 28 | 36 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 25 | 42 | 24 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Warriors 123-119. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.