Second-half substitute Marlon Harewood, on his return to East London, was wrongly denied a perfectly good goal and the striker wasted a wonderful late opportunity when he somehow managed to miss in front of goal.
However, Holloway focused his attentions on the overall performance as both sides produced an end-to-end encounter.
He told Sky Sports: "I'm just amazed at the quality of the game. Yet again we're involved in another fantastic game of football.
"Did I come here and try to get a point? No. I thought it was the best 0-0 draw I have ever seen in my entire life.
"Irrespective of who I put out, they seem to keep going and keep learning and I thought we were terrific.
"It was always going to be tough against a team with the quality they have but what a fantastic advert for our game."
Holloway applauded referee Kevin Friend and when asked if he was an acquaintance of his, the Pool boss replied: "No, not really. I judge people on what they do, that's what happens to us week in, week out, even when I do it quite well."
Holloway again defended his right to select whatever side he likes.
The Pool boss had threatened to quit if fined for making 10 alterations for the midweek defeat at Aston Villa, and had recalled his main men against the Hammers.
"I have found a bit of pressure this week by apparently picking some people I was not supposed to pick," Holloway said.
"The new rules should let me pick whoever I like, particularly when I have spent a lot of money on them.
"We have got a lot more in our team than just Charlie Adam.
"We have got a lot of good players and so hopefully I can pick them when I like."
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