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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 27 29 29 26 111
Chicago BullsBulls 31 22 29 27 109

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the Bulls 111-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.