Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 36 | 18 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 104-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.