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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
127
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Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 29 40 30 28 127
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 36 25 39 123

After Action Report

The Nuggets survived the Hornets 127-123. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.