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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
96
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 24 31 31 34 120
New Jersey NetsNets 24 24 32 16 96

After Action Report

The Wizards buried the Nets 120-96. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.