Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 38 | 42 | 21 | 134 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Nuggets 134-100. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.