Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Rockets 122-97. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.