Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 24 | 45 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Nuggets 135-95. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.