Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 17 | 134 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 23 | 24 | 39 | 12 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the 76ers squeaked past the Wizards 134-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.