Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Hornets 98-92. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.