Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 42 | 38 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Nuggets 139-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.