Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 33 | 40 | 35 | 142 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets blew the doors off the Nuggets 142-116. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.