Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 125 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Nuggets 125-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.