Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 30 | 14 | 32 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 99-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.