Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Nuggets 110-101. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.