Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 38 | 12 | 25 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Nuggets 116-101. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.