Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Rockets 123-102. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.