Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Hornets 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.