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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
83
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 21 33 16 13 83
New Orleans HornetsHornets 36 33 33 21 123

After Action Report

The Hornets ran roughshod over the Nuggets 123-83. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.