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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 36 26 30 119
Denver NuggetsNuggets 39 28 27 26 120

After Action Report

The Nuggets squeaked past the Hornets 120-119. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.