Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Washington WizardsWizards
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 98 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards rolled past the Nets 118-98. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.