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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 26 24 33 29 112
Houston RocketsRockets 28 29 30 32 119

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets held off the Nuggets 119-112. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.