Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 40 | 24 | 33 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Wizards held off the Knicks 125-118. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.