Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 35 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Nuggets 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.