Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Hornets 122-120. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.