Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Nuggets 99-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.