Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 35 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Hornets fended off the Nuggets 119-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.