Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Hornets 129-115. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.