Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Hornets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.