Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 33 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 99-87. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.