Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 85 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Nuggets 116-85. Hornets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.