Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 35 | 25 | 32 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Hornets 120-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.