Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 37 | 21 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets blew the doors off the Rockets 129-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nuggets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · 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.