Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 124-113. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.