Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 108 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets held off the Rockets 117-108. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.