Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 16 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 99-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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.