Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 19 | 33 | 29 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Spurs 119-113. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.