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Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 37 32 26 22 117
Denver NuggetsNuggets 27 38 34 26 125

After Action Report

The Nuggets edged the Hornets 125-117. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.