Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
140
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 117 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Nuggets rolled past the Rockets 140-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.