Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets squeaked past the Nuggets 127-126. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.