Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 26 | 22 | 42 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Rockets 111-88. Lineup balance gave the Mavericks a clear synergy edge. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.