Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Spurs 117-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.