Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
New York KnicksKnicks
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Knicks 111-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards steamroller is in full effect right now. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.