Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Nuggets 107-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.