Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
145
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 29 | 23 | 43 | 120 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 31 | 38 | 37 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Wizards 145-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.