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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
130
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 30 30 31 13 130
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 31 26 27 12 129

After Action Report

The Nuggets snuck past the Hornets 130-129 in overtime. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.