Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 117-105. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.