Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 104-103. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.