Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 18 | 32 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Nets fended off the Wizards 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.