Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 108-105. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.