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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
139
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
141
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 31 35 28 34 11 139
Houston RocketsRockets 33 30 26 39 13 141

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Nuggets 141-139 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.