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