Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 95 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards pulled away from the Hornets 111-95. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.