Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets fended off the Mavericks 100-94. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.