Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Nuggets 112-100. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.