Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Nuggets 123-101. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.