Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets snuck past the Nuggets 103-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.