Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 20 | 14 | 39 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 106-99. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.