Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets fended off the Mavericks 99-93. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.