Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
92
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Rockets 113-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.