Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 99-98. Ugly basketball, but the Nuggets did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.