Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 38 | 22 | 29 | 120 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 20 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Nuggets 120-93. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.