Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 106-102. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.