Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nuggets 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.