Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Nuggets 112-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.