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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
140
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
73
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 35 29 39 37 140
Washington WizardsWizards 22 27 19 5 73

After Action Report

In Washington, the Jazz buried the Wizards 140-73. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.