Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 104-99. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.