Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 36 | 37 | 22 | 125 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Nuggets 125-108. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.