Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Nuggets 98-96. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.