Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Denver NuggetsNuggets
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 37 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets outlasted the Rockets 132-122. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nuggets 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.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.