Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 124 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 34 | 41 | 27 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets took care of the Rockets 134-124. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.