Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 28 | 28 | 18 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets fended off the Rockets 100-94. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.