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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
72
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 21 23 14 14 72
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 32 26 34 119

After Action Report

The Hornets rolled past the Nuggets 119-72. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.