Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 108-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.