Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 38 | 31 | 20 | 122 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 28 | 30 | 39 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets fended off the Rockets 130-122. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.