Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
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Houston RocketsRockets
84
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 88-84. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.