Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 29 | 14 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 37 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Nuggets 126-98. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.