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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
109
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 23 31 26 109
Washington WizardsWizards 33 32 28 31 124

After Action Report

The Wizards handled the Nets 124-109. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.