Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 94 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 41 | 28 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets rolled past the Rockets 114-94. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.