Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Hornets 119-118. Nuggets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
