Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Hornets 96-91. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.