Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Nuggets 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.