Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 32 | 40 | 30 | 127 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 36 | 29 | 38 | 23 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Wizards squeaked past the Nets 127-126. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.