Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 23 | 30 | 23 | 10 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 122-116 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.