Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Nuggets 118-98. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.