Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
114
away
Washington WizardsWizards
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 29 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Nets 132-114. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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.