Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 130 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 130-119. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.