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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 21 38 23 106
Denver NuggetsNuggets 28 31 14 21 94

After Action Report

In Denver, the Hornets pulled away from the Nuggets 106-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.