Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 85 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Rockets 117-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.