Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 31 | 30 | 39 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 135-120. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.