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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 36 28 26 119
Houston RocketsRockets 33 27 28 23 111

After Action Report

The Mavericks edged the Rockets 119-111. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.