Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 26 | 20 | 38 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Nuggets 117-116. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.