Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets held off the Rockets 114-107. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.