Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Hornets 121-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.