Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 30 | 37 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Rockets 117-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Nuggets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nuggets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.