Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nuggets 117-109. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.