Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Wizards 99-81. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.