Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 86 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Jazz 108-86. Wizards' defense smothered the Jazz all night. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.