Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 19 | 30 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 30 | 37 | 33 | 133 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Wizards 133-113. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.