Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets downed the Rockets 114-99. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · 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.