Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Nuggets 122-115. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.