Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 26 | 43 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 125-116. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.