Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 19 | 35 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Bulls 106-101. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.