Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 35 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Hornets 114-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.