Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nuggets 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.