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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.