Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Nets 112-100. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.