The Nets will need to overcome their struggles with Washington in order to stay in control of their playoff destiny on Tuesday at the Meadowlands. The Wizards have defeated the Nets in their first three meetings this season with very little trouble, and will be looking to complete the series sweep at the Meadowlands. Washington has a shot at moving up from the 5 seed to the 4 (which would mean home court vs. the Bulls), so they have plenty to play for.
- Game 81: Wizards @ Nets--04.19.05 - BasketballBoards.net
- Veto Power - JoeNetsfan
- Sealing playoff berth is all the motivation Nets need to beat Wizards - Bridget Wentworth - Star-Ledger
- Nets want two more wins - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Nets eager to seal deal - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Nets see Wizards in way - John Dellapina - New York Daily News
- No Slam Dunk - Dan Martin - New York Post
- The Nets Are Two Victories From the Playoffs - Jason Diamos - New York Times
- Other Jordan Makes Wizards Appear - Liz Robbins - New York Times
- Washington (45-35) at New Jersey (40-40) - AP
- Wizards, Nets Positioned For an Important Matchup - Ivan Carter - Washington Post