Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 130 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 25 | 20 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets downed the Nuggets 130-119. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.