Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 39 | 35 | 29 | 27 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 32 | 47 | 129 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets survived the Rockets 130-129. The Nuggets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nuggets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.