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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
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Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 27 29 35 117
New Jersey NetsNets 21 21 29 31 102

After Action Report

The Wizards shocked the Nets 117-102. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.