Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Wizards outlasted the Hornets 112-103. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.