Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 35 | 28 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 125-121. Nuggets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.