Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 25 | 31 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Nuggets 113-103. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.