Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 14 | 29 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Mavericks 102-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.