Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
131
away
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets took care of the Rockets 131-112. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.