Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets stunned the Hornets 122-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.