Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 112-107. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.