Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 30 | 32 | 12 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Hornets 110-96. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.