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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.