Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Nuggets 116-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.