At the beginning of the game, the rocket took the lead in attacking. Harden broke through with the ball, but was successfully blocked by the Nuggets defender. Rockets can only score by Gordon's three-pointers. Nuggets rely on Jokic's storm and Murray's investment to quickly overtake the score.
Control of offensive rhythm
In the first few minutes of the game, the Nuggets showed their ability to control the offensive rhythm. By passing the ball and moving quickly, they kept hitting fast breaks and counterattacks, making it difficult for the Rockets to defend. Rockets rely on Harden's personal ability to break through and foul again and again to get the score.
In the offensive rhythm, the Nuggets have obvious advantages. Their players kept running, looking for space and passing the ball, thus playing a wave after wave of attack climax. The Rockets, on the other hand, rely too much on Harden's personal ability and lack of overall cooperation, which makes them seem monotonous in attack.
Fight on the defensive end
In the second half of the game, the rockets began to strengthen the defensive end of the battle. They kept grabbing the Nuggets' players, which limited the Nuggets' attack. The Nuggets continue to look for scoring opportunities.
On the defensive end, the Rockets performed better. Their players kept pressing and stealing, making it difficult for Nuggets to find a chance to score. The Nuggets played some excellent offensive cooperation through continuous running and passing.
The last moment of the game
At the last moment of the game, the scores of both sides were very close. The Rockets once tied the score with Harden's breakthrough and three points. The Nuggets kept a slight lead with Jokic's storm and Murray's mid-range shot.
At the last moment of the game, both sides were very nervous. The Nuggets are constantly looking for scoring opportunities, while the Rockets rely on Harden's personal ability to break through and foul again and again. In the end, the Nuggets saved the victory with Jokic's mid-range shooting.