Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 14 | 27 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Nuggets 105-95. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.