Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks shocked the Rockets 104-97. Lineup balance gave the Mavericks a clear synergy edge. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.