Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 22 | 35 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 38 | 28 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Rockets 131-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.