Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Houston RocketsRockets
84
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Rockets 96-84. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.