Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 34 | 27 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards buried the Kings 124-100. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.