Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 30 | 37 | 31 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Rockets 125-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.