Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Denver NuggetsNuggets
137
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 28 | 43 | 43 | 137 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 36 | 19 | 42 | 128 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Nuggets outlasted the Hornets 137-128. Nuggets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.