Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 20 | 33 | 24 | 100 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 100-95. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.