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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.