Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nuggets 107-98. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.