Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 126 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nuggets 126-119. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.