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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.