Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets stunned the Nuggets 135-114. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · 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.