Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Hornets 117-100. The Wizards' lockdown unit choked off Hornets' offense. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.