Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 35 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Nuggets 116-95. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.