Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 117-116. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.