Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 113 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the SuperSonics 113-97. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.