Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Hornets 121-114. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.