Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 107-101. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.