Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 38 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 118-116. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.