Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 33 | 36 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets took care of the Nuggets 124-106. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.