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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 40 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets buried the Rockets 121-96. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.