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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Nuggets 118-117. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.