Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 122-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.