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