Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 42 | 32 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Hornets 127-119. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.