The Rockets had seen this one before.
A 16-point lead had become an 11-point deficit in less than 12 minutes. The Denver Nuggets' explosive offense was burning everything in its path, with Carmelo Anthony hotter than a brick oven.
Then, the Rockets did what they have not been able to do in too many critical games this season: They executed in the clutch. They fought back.
Kyle Lowry scored at the cup on two straight possessions. Shane Battier dialed deep from long distance on consecutive tries.
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Article written by Robert Kleeman