Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Hornets 123-99. Nuggets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.