Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Rockets 124-112. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.