Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Nuggets 118-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.