Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 32 | 18 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Nets pulled away from the Wizards 113-95. Lineup balance gave the Nets a clear synergy edge. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.