Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 29 | 39 | 29 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Hornets 129-93. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.