Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 92 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets demolished the Rockets 114-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.