Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 119-99. Rockets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · 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.