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