Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Hornets 116-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.