Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Nets shocked the Wizards 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.