Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
156
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
159
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | OT4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 156 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 159 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Wizards 159-156 in 4 overtimes. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.