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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.