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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 21 29 23 34 14 121
New Jersey NetsNets 29 31 20 27 13 120

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Wizards snuck past the Nets 121-120 in overtime. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.