Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 27 | 34 | 28 | 128 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 42 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Hornets 133-128. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.