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Stats
Streaks- Nets: W3 / Wizards: L2
Leading Scorers- Nets: Devin Harris (25.3 ppg) / Wizards: Caron Butler (21.6 ppg)
Leading Rebounders- Nets: Josh Boone (7.4 rpg) / Wizards: Antawn Jamison (9.7 rpg)
Assist Leaders- Nets: Devin Harris (6.4 apg) / Wizards: Caron Butler (3.9 apg)
Field Goal Percentage- Nets: 44.7% / Wizards: 44.0%
3PT Percentage- Nets: 37.4% / Wizards: 28.7%
Free Throw Percentage- Nets: 77.5% / Wizards: 75.1%
Nets Keys to the Game
-Bring the same intensity that we brought on the road trip. This may seem like an easy win on paper, but the Wizards are under a new head coach and seem determined to win. The Nets can't be overconfident in this game or they'll lose.
-The Wizards are a horrible three point shooting team, unlike the Suns who burned the Nets time and time again from beyond the arc. Stop Jamison, Butler and co. from driving and let them shoot. A zone defense like the one Frank likes to use would work well here.
-Protect the ball. Washington are among the league leaders in steals and their opponents' average amount of turnovers per game is an impressive 14.9.
-Stay out of foul trouble. Lopez and Yi will be needed, as the Wizards don't really have anyone who can guard them.
X Factor
Vince Carter. He'll have the tough task of stopping Butler, but will also have to carry the load on offense with Harris as usual. Harris will be important, but VC's defense and offense will be determining factors in this game.
Prediction
Nets 106 - Wizards 93