Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 17 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets downed the Rockets 114-98. Every possession went the Nuggets way. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.