Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 15 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 36 | 28 | 7 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Mavericks 138-130 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.