Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 39 | 18 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets outlasted the Hornets 124-118. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.