Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 117-105. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.