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RMJH4 · 07-04-2018, 08:58 AM

Its MJ time. Jordan hits 27 to lead Wizards over Nets

December 12th, 2001 | by NBA.COM

With MJ back fully fit, it's time to roll back the years. The New Jersey Nets and Wizards are competing for the top spot in the East. But without Jason Kidd, Jordan knew he had to make sure the Wizards took advantage. They certainly did. Jordan was unstoppable shooting 6-13 from the field, but most importantly 4-5 from three.

The Wizards reverted back to shooting more threes, 18, but Jordan (4-5) really set the tone. An unexpected big scoring night from Courtney Alexander was welcomed, along with another 15 points from Rip Hamilton was difficult to match for the Nets. Anthony Johnson started at the point, but ended up playing only 11 minutes, as Kerry Kittles had to handle PG duties.

Kenyon Martin was a beast down low and gave the Wizards fits with his athleticism. His 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks really set the tone inside the paint. Todd MacCulloch was equally strong with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Laettner and Ewing only had 10 points each. Kwame Brown was assigned to Martin, but it was man vs boy, as Brown finished with 4 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Not a bad statline, but it was dwarfed by K-Mart.

Steve Kerr started at point guard for the first time tonight, and he was solid again. He played 30 minutes, and kept the ball moving, set the pace and always provided a shoooting threat if left open. Kerr has fit in really well with the Wizards so far, and was well worth giving up Tyrone Nesby.

The Wizards now face the Grizzlies, Clippers and Cavs before meeting the Nets again. They are heavily favored to win all 3 of those before meeting the Nets again. If they beat the Nets they could be well clear at the top of the East heading into the Christmas period.

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07-04-2018, 08:58 AM	#60
RMJH4 Retro NBA Nut OVR: 19 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,533 Blog Entries: 17	Game 27 - Wizards @ Nets Its MJ time. Jordan hits 27 to lead Wizards over Nets December 12th, 2001 \| by NBA.COM With MJ back fully fit, it's time to roll back the years. The New Jersey Nets and Wizards are competing for the top spot in the East. But without Jason Kidd, Jordan knew he had to make sure the Wizards took advantage. They certainly did. Jordan was unstoppable shooting 6-13 from the field, but most importantly 4-5 from three. The Wizards reverted back to shooting more threes, 18, but Jordan (4-5) really set the tone. An unexpected big scoring night from Courtney Alexander was welcomed, along with another 15 points from Rip Hamilton was difficult to match for the Nets. Anthony Johnson started at the point, but ended up playing only 11 minutes, as Kerry Kittles had to handle PG duties. Kenyon Martin was a beast down low and gave the Wizards fits with his athleticism. His 27 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks really set the tone inside the paint. Todd MacCulloch was equally strong with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Laettner and Ewing only had 10 points each. Kwame Brown was assigned to Martin, but it was man vs boy, as Brown finished with 4 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks. Not a bad statline, but it was dwarfed by K-Mart. Steve Kerr started at point guard for the first time tonight, and he was solid again. He played 30 minutes, and kept the ball moving, set the pace and always provided a shoooting threat if left open. Kerr has fit in really well with the Wizards so far, and was well worth giving up Tyrone Nesby. The Wizards now face the Grizzlies, Clippers and Cavs before meeting the Nets again. They are heavily favored to win all 3 of those before meeting the Nets again. If they beat the Nets they could be well clear at the top of the East heading into the Christmas period. Box Score Spoiler __________________ Part 1 and Part 3: Nowhere to Hide. The Mike Hobbs Story. Part 2: No Country for Old Men: A Utah Jazz Story.