Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Hornets 127-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.