Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Nuggets 101-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.