Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
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Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 29 | 28 | 37 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Rockets 121-111. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.