Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 23 | 39 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Rockets 117-101. Nuggets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.