Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Nuggets 122-105. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.