Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 15 | 30 | 23 | 90 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Rockets 98-90. The Nuggets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.