Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 116-105. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.