Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 123 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Nuggets 123-116. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.