Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Rockets 123-105. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.