Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 84 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Nuggets 120-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.