Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
74
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 74 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Hornets 95-74. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.