Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 131 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets took care of the Nuggets 131-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.