Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
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Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 20 | 34 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nuggets 116-112. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.