Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards knocked off the 76ers 117-98. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.