Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets upended the Mavericks 114-97. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.