Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Rockets 107-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.