Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Hornets 116-114. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.