Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Rockets 124-96. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.