Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
New Jersey NetsNets
135
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Washington WizardsWizards
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 135 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 43 | 27 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets outlasted the Wizards 135-128. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.