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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 28 26 23 104
Houston RocketsRockets 25 30 27 24 106

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 106-104. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.