Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 36 | 42 | 29 | 10 | 135 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 13 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Hornets 138-135 in overtime. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.