Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.