Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 20 | 31 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Rockets 103-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.