Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 36 | 31 | 23 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 19 | 35 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Hornets 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.