Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Jersey NetsNets
123
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Washington WizardsWizards
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 17 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 24 | 34 | 27 | 10 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nets fended off the Wizards 123-116 in overtime. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.