Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 16 | 28 | 29 | 107 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 24 | 36 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards handled the Nets 117-107. Wizards' offense had its way with the Nets. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.