Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 36 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.