Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
82
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 82 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Nuggets 99-82. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.