Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Hornets 116-114. Nuggets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.