Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 31 | 37 | 37 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Nuggets 126-123. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.