Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Washington WizardsWizards
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 23 | 31 | 19 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Knicks 111-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards steamroller is in full effect right now. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.