Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 33 | 30 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 27 | 23 | 41 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Rockets 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.