Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets held off the Rockets 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.