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