Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 21 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Rockets pulled away from the Nuggets 118-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.