Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
141
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 29 | 30 | 37 | 14 | 141 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 30 | 38 | 13 | 140 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets survived the Rockets 141-140 in overtime. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.