Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 11 | 12 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets survived the Mavericks 113-110 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.