Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 13 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 72 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Wizards 93-72. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.