Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 16 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.