Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Rockets 117-97. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.