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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 38 29 23 36 126
New Jersey NetsNets 29 31 32 27 119

After Action Report

The Wizards outlasted the Nets 126-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.