Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
147
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 9 | 143 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 38 | 25 | 30 | 41 | 13 | 147 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets survived the Hornets 147-143 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.