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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
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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.