Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 20 | 29 | 40 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 121-111. Hornets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.