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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 22 21 30 98
Houston RocketsRockets 25 36 39 26 126

After Action Report

The Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 126-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.