Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Nuggets 116-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.