Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Nuggets 130-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.