Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 105-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.