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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 24 32 37 30 123
Washington WizardsWizards 34 20 28 32 114

After Action Report

The 76ers edged the Wizards 123-114. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.