Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets snuck past the Rockets 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.