Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Hornets 100-91. Wizards' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.