Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 99 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 25 | 16 | 31 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Hornets edged the Nuggets 99-92. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.