Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 112 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets fended off the Rockets 120-112. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.