Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 17 | 31 | 37 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets handled the Rockets 112-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.