Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 17 | 24 | 31 | 13 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 20 | 31 | 23 | 10 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 110-107 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.