Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nuggets 118-108. Rockets torched the Nuggets on the offensive end. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.