Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Nuggets 96-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.