Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
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Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 19 | 31 | 21 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Nuggets 114-92. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Nuggets locker-room rift aren't helping. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.