Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
152
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 43 | 34 | 35 | 40 | 152 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 44 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 136 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Nuggets downed the Hornets 152-136. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · 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.