Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Nuggets 121-106. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.