Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 85 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Hornets 103-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.