Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 41 | 25 | 32 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Rockets downed the Nuggets 126-115. Rockets' starting five clicked while the Nuggets looked disjointed. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.