Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
89
away
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Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 21 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Nuggets 104-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.