Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Rockets 116-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.