Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 97 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets demolished the Wizards 123-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.