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Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 22 22 27 93
Washington WizardsWizards 36 28 26 19 109

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Hornets 109-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.