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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 16 23 25 84
Denver NuggetsNuggets 34 24 29 32 119

After Action Report

The Nuggets demolished the Hornets 119-84. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.