Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
125
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 27 | 42 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards survived the Nets 129-125. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.