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.