Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets fended off the Nuggets 119-113. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.