Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Nuggets 100-87. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.