Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 121 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Nuggets 121-93. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
