Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 37 | 28 | 21 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 116-115. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.