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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 22 35 25 33 115
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 33 25 20 103

After Action Report

The Rockets shocked the Nuggets 115-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.