Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 109-106. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.