Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets snuck past the Rockets 124-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.