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Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 26 29 20 98
Washington WizardsWizards 27 32 23 24 106

After Action Report

The Wizards shocked the Hornets 106-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. An upset for the books.

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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.