Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 34 | 29 | 38 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Rockets 134-108. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.