Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
141
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Nuggets 141-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.
- 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.