Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 23 | 33 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Hornets demolished the Wizards 121-94. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.