Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 41 | 22 | 28 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 32 | 15 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets downed the Rockets 125-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · 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.