Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Rockets 116-104. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.