Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Wizards 118-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.