Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 15 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 98-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.