Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Wizards 110-109. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.