Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Rockets 120-107. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.