Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 42 | 35 | 29 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Mavericks 138-100. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.