Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 34 | 32 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Rockets 128-118. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.