Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Washington WizardsWizards
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 11 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Nets 120-118 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.