Nets 79 Wizrds 65. Nets go to 16-7.

5 wins in a row, all at home. Sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.

Nets led the whole way, but Washington cut the lead to 57-55 midway thru the fourth. Nets outscored them 22-10 the rest of the way for the very ugly win..

21 for Jefferson, 19 for Martin, a triple double for Kidd (11-10-10).

Jordan: 12 points on 5-20 shooting. Looked like a shell of his former self.