Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 17 | 16 | 28 | 19 | 80 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 37 | 38 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Nuggets 127-80. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.