Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 18 | 32 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Rockets 99-96. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.