Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 24 | 33 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets edged the Rockets 126-118 in double overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.