Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 43 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets rolled past the Rockets 123-94. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.