Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 17 | 33 | 21 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Nets 103-87. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.