Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets ran roughshod over the Rockets 103-81. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nuggets. Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.