Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Hornets 113-109. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.