Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 30 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Rockets 113-112. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.