Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets fended off the Rockets 120-112. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.