Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 40 | 35 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Nuggets 126-102. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.