Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 5:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Wizards 126-118. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.