Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 24 | 43 | 22 | 110 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Nuggets 110-84. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.